Jane Ash Poitras “Dene Shamanic Culture” Mixed Media On Canvas

Jane Ash Poitras, a Canadian First Nation mixed-media painter, is celebrated for exploring the Canadian landscape and the profound cultural narratives that emerge from contemporary life in Edmonton, Alberta. An impressive academic foundation backs her artistic journey. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) from the prestigious University of Alberta and a Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) from the esteemed Columbia University. Her remarkable contributions to the arts have been recognizedonorary degrees from both the University of Alberta and the University of Calgar with numerous hy, as well as accolades such as the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and the National Aboriginal Achievement Award for Arts and Culture, underscoring her significant impact in the realm of art and culture.